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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN
A SET OF NINE EARLY BRONZE MIRRORS
HAN-TANG DYNASTY (206BC-907AD)
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A SET OF NINE EARLY BRONZE MIRRORS
HAN-TANG DYNASTY (206BC-907AD)
Each of gradating sizes, the first three are cast with a central knob, each encircled by figures amidst mythical beasts; the fourth with a triple fluted knob surrounded by a band of archaic dragons and interlocking scrolling bodies; the fifth, a silvered bronze mirror of floral-lobed form, cast with four birds in flight amidst floral sprays; the sixth, of silvered bronze, cast with mythical beasts galloping above waves; the seventh, of bronze with stylised flowers radiating around the fluted knob; the eighth, partially gilded, with eight raised studs arranged around the 'T', 'V', and 'L' motifs; and the ninth, square silvered bronze mirror with bunches of grapes surrounded by classic scrolls; all fitted and arranged from large to small within hardwood, glazed, frame with two metal brackets
67 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (156.2 x 41.2 cm.), the wood frame (9)
HAN-TANG DYNASTY (206BC-907AD)
Each of gradating sizes, the first three are cast with a central knob, each encircled by figures amidst mythical beasts; the fourth with a triple fluted knob surrounded by a band of archaic dragons and interlocking scrolling bodies; the fifth, a silvered bronze mirror of floral-lobed form, cast with four birds in flight amidst floral sprays; the sixth, of silvered bronze, cast with mythical beasts galloping above waves; the seventh, of bronze with stylised flowers radiating around the fluted knob; the eighth, partially gilded, with eight raised studs arranged around the 'T', 'V', and 'L' motifs; and the ninth, square silvered bronze mirror with bunches of grapes surrounded by classic scrolls; all fitted and arranged from large to small within hardwood, glazed, frame with two metal brackets
67 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (156.2 x 41.2 cm.), the wood frame (9)
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